Te Kooti

Te Kooti peach was previously known as Jim Armstrong Black, after Jim Armstrong Black of Ohope, whose ancestor lived around Ohiwa Harbour. The trees were originally growing on Ohakana Island in the Ohiwa Harbour, where peaches were widespread and significant on the islands. Renamed Te Kooti as Te Kooti spent the end of his life on one of those islands. Produces small to medium fruit with honey-coloured skin and red blush. Creamy white flesh, firm and juicy with red tinges around the stone. A freestone, heavy-cropping variety. Very healthy and strong growing. Self-fertile. Available from Koanga Institute.